Medical Fraternity Urged to Resume Work Amid R G Kar Tragedy

Indian Medical Association President Dr. R V Asokan has called upon doctors to resume work following protests over the rape-murder incident at R G Kar Medical College. The Supreme Court has taken cognizance and formed a National Task Force to ensure the safety of healthcare professionals, asking the doctors to trust their justice system.

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) President, Dr. R V Asokan, has urged doctors to return to their duties amid ongoing protests related to the R G Kar rape-murder case. The plea came in response to the Supreme Court's intervention.

The nation has been moved by the tragic incident involving a trainee postgraduate woman doctor from West Bengal's R G Kar Medical College. The medical community expressed their anger and sorrow, with resident doctors taking to the streets and the IMA calling for a 24-hour withdrawal of medical services, barring emergency care.

The Supreme Court has formed a National Task Force to ensure the safety of healthcare professionals and has asked doctors to trust their justice system. Dr. Asokan emphasized that patient care and safety remain the top priority and called for doctors to resume their duties.

(With inputs from agencies.)